‘Thinking machines’ will run future power grids
Plans to develop the “smart” grid – a system that uses intelligent computer networks to manage electric power – cannot succeed without the creation of new “thinking machines” that can learn and adapt to new situations, from power outages along the grid to fluctuations in the power supply. So says Dr. Ganesh Kumar Venayagamoorthy, a power engineering expert at Missouri University of Science and Technology, in an article published Wednesday, Oct. 12, 2011.
S&T presents awards during Homecoming
Seventeen people with ties to Missouri University of Science and Technology were honored during the Miner Alumni Association’s Awards Banquet on Saturday, Oct. 8, at Missouri S&T. The awards banquet is held in conjunction with Missouri S&T’s Homecoming celebration.
Read More »AMAE inducts new members
Two professionals with ties to Missouri University of Science and Technology were recently inducted into the Missouri S&T Academy of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineers.
Read More »Homecoming Queen and King announced
Sarah Bax, a senior in civil engineering from O’Fallon, Mo., was crowned Homecoming Queen at Missouri University of Science and Technology Oct. 8. John Van Gels, a senior in petroleum engineering from St. Peters, Mo., was named Homecoming King.
Read More »S&T orchestras to perform Oct. 16
The Missouri University of Science and Technology University and Community Symphony Orchestra and the Chamber Orchestra will perform at 2 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 16, in Leach Theater of Castleman Hall, 10th and Main streets in Rolla. The orchestra will be conducted by Dr. Robert J. Cesario, assistant professor of arts, languages and philosophy.
Read More »Academy of Computer Science inducts new members
Two graduates of Missouri University of Science and Technology were inducted as members into the Missouri S&T Academy of Computer Science on Oct. 6. The new members are Pam Leitterman and Susan Rothschild.
Read More »Colorful cast of monsters star in family film at S&T
Visit Monstropolis, a world that is literally fueled by fear, when Disney/Pixar’s animated Monsters, Inc. is shown at Missouri University of Science and Technology. The viewing will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 15, in Leach Theatre of Missouri S&T’s Castleman Hall, 10th and Main streets in Rolla, Mo, as part of the Leach Theatre Family Film Series.
Read More »S&T Testing Center receives certification
The Testing Center Services office at Missouri University of Science and Technology recently received Test Center Certification by the National College Testing Association (NCTA). The certification criteria are based on the NCTA professional standards and guidelines, which were developed to guide post-secondary test centers in the delivery of quality testing programs.
Read More »Journey back to the Old West when ‘Boom Town’ comes to S&T Oct. 21
Early mining-inspired machines serve as a playground for a cast of Old West characters in Cirque Mechanics “Boom Town.” The acrobatic troupe will perform the show at 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 21, in Leach Theatre of Castleman Hall, 10th and Main streets in Rolla, Mo.
Rolla students collect water samples
Sixty-three students from Rolla High School recently collected local water samples from ponds, streams and faucets as part of a project to analyze water in conjunction with representatives from Missouri University of Science and Technology.
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